SPICY AND THICK TURKEY CHILI

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I love a spicy and thick chili during fall and winter months; this recipe (made with ground turkey) kicks butt! The cocoa powder is the secret ingredient! Works best to have all your ingredients chopped drained and ready before you start, as it thickens up pretty fast over the heat.

Provided by ctooch99

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ⅓ pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, liquid drained and reserved
1 (15 ounce) can red chili beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup light beer (such as Miller Lite®)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke
½ cup low-sodium tomato juice
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in hot oil until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Crumble ground turkey into small pieces and add to the pot. Place a cover on the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Season turkey with chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and cocoa powder. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, red chili beans, black beans, tomato paste, light beer, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and tomato juice to the pot. Loosely cover the pot and cook mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened but still moist, for about 1 hour. Stir reserved liquid from diced tomatoes with green chilies into chili as it simmers to keep it from becoming too dry.
  • Stir hot pepper sauce through the chili. Reduce heat to low and cook another 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1823.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Wendi McPike
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Joel Collado
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Khethiwe Mathe
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This is the best turkey chili I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the pumpkin puree makes it so creamy.


Olivia Kizza
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This chili is so delicious and hearty. I love that it's made with ground turkey, which makes it a healthier option.


Sean Kelley
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I love the combination of flavors in this chili. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Amir Hafeez Abbasi
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This chili is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Astoria Donahue
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hailey H
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This chili was way too thick for my taste. I added some extra broth and it was much better.


Lisa Sims
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I found this chili to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Thando Khosi
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.


Khagendra Olee
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I've made this chili several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the pumpkin puree thickens the chili and adds a touch of sweetness.


Latashia Tucker
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This is my go-to chili recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of spices and the pumpkin puree gives it a nice sweetness.


Rk Ridoy
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This chili is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's made with ground turkey, which makes it a healthier option.


Makuti roofing Solutions
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I served it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and avocado, and it was delicious.


Tariro Sithole
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and the pumpkin puree makes it so creamy.


Fani Rana
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a can of black beans and a can of corn to it.


REPAN Khan
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This is the best turkey chili I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the pumpkin puree adds a nice sweetness.


Abdullah727
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still very flavorful.


Lee Hendry
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This chili was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I served it with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and avocado, and it was a real crowd-pleaser.


pushpanjali sharma
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This turkey chili was a hit with my family! It had just the right amount of spice and thickness, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of pumpkin puree and chili powder. I will definitely be making this again!